1347-05-03, Reading

Memorandum date: inferred Regnal year 21 Edward III · Edward III · Close Rolls · Membrane 13d

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Dated in source: “May 3” · Place: Reading (Berkshire)

Manuscript The National Archives, series C 54, membrane 13d (class as printed in the calendar; consult AALT/TNA for the original roll)

Memorandum that John came into chancery at Westminster on 4 May and acknowledged the preceding deed. ; : 4. John son of Henry de Cobham, knight, acknowledges that he owes to Philip le Despenser, knight, 50 marks; to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in co. Kent. . Parr 1. 273

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